GBE Community Fund launched to support clean energy projects across Wales

The Great British Energy (GBE) Community Fund recently launched to support the development and delivery of community-owned clean energy projects across Wales. The fund aims to help communities develop renewable energy schemes that can generate local benefits, support decarbonisation, and retain value within the community. Projects can include technologies such as solar, wind and energy storage. The fund has three levels of support available, offering grants of up to £40,000 for feasibility work, £100,000 for project development, and up to £3 million towards capital delivery costs, depending on project readiness and eligibility.

The fund is open to legally incorporated community organisation in Wales of a type set out below:

Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Community Benefit Society (CBS or Bencom)
Community Interest Company (CIC)
Co-operative Society
Development Trust
Pre-Commencement Society
Incorporated Registered Charity
Registered Social Landlord (excluding those owned by the Local Authority)
Registered Society
Town, Parish or Community Council

The application window for this initial round will close on 12 November 2026. For further guidance and eligibility information or to submit an application, please click here.

If your organisation is interested in exploring energy project opportunities that could be eligible for this fund, or would like help with an application, the Welsh Government Energy Service (WGES) can provide free advice and support throughout the application process. This may include discussing project ideas, reviewing eligibility, and helping you to develop a strong funding application. For any application support or enquiries please contact:[email protected]